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Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship 2025 at Loch Tummel Sailing Club

by Keith Jamieson 18 Sep 2025 00:35 PDT 13-14 September 2025
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel © Graham Logan

Eighteen Flying Fifteens gathered at Loch Tummel Sailing Club on 13-14 September for the Scottish Championship, sailed as part of the club's Autumn Regatta alongside several junior classes. The event combined great racing, strong volunteer support, and spectacular Highland scenery.

Day 1 - Snakes and Ladders

Saturday opened with light, shifty southerlies that made course setting and tactical calls tricky. Race 1 was led early by 3733 Mike & Sara Harris, before 3802 Mike Preston & Karl Sloane (both of Blackpool & Fleetwood YC) found their way to the front and held on for victory.

Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan

In Race 2, 3633 Craig Hepplewhite & John Annan (Loch Lomond SC) took the win, followed by clubmates 4001 Euan Dunn & Duncan Hepplewhite, with 4147 Tony Woods & your correspondent in third. Race 3 saw the same top two, with Preston & Sloane this time in third.

At the overnight stage, Hepplewhite & Annan led the championship, Dunn & Hepplewhite were second, and 3332 Tim Allen & Iain McNeill (Dovestone SC) topped the Silver Fleet. 485 Graham & Cameron Sharp (Plockton) led the Classics.

A well-attended curry night, cooked by club volunteers, provided a sociable close to the first day.

Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan

Day 2 - Title Decider

Sunday began with calm conditions and a short postponement before an easterly breeze filled in. Race 4 went to Preston & Sloane despite an early penalty, with Woods second and 4130 Adrian Tattersall & John Mathie (Parkstone & Fishguard YC) in third. Overnight leaders Hepplewhite & Annan finished eighth, opening the door for a final-race showdown.

Race 5 proved decisive. Preston & Sloane delivered another composed performance, sealing both the race win and the overall title. Hepplewhite & Annan were second overall, while Dunn & Hepplewhite completed the podium in third. Allen & McNeill claimed the Silver Fleet prize, and the Sharps took top Classic honours.

Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan

Overall Results:

1st Silver - 3332 - Tim Allen & Iain McNeill - Dovestone SC
1st Classic - 485 - Graham & Cameron Sharp - Plockton SBC

PosSail NoHelmCrewClubR1R2R3R4R5Pts
1st3802Mike PrestonKarl SloaneB&FYC1‑53116
2nd3693Craig HepplewhiteJohn AnnanLoch Lomond Sailing Club411‑828
3rd4001Euan DunnDuncan HepplewhiteLoch Lomond3227(DSQ)14
4th4147Tony WoodsKeith JamiesonRoyal Windermere YC‑13352717
5th4130Adrian TattersallJohn MathieParkstone and Fishguard YC‑12863320
6th3332Tim AllenIain McNeillDovestone564‑13520
7th3733Michael harrisSarah harrisBlackpool and Fleetwood29‑105824
8th3917Jon AbbattChris MulhollandUllswater Yacht Club94(DNF)11630
9th3362Scott TrainAnne StewartSolway Yacht Club7118‑12430
10th3451Karen RobertsonAngus RobertsLoch Earn SC / Dalgety Bay SC6‑13710932
11th485Graham SharpCameron SharpPlockton Small Boat Sailing Club8‑121261137
12th3398Kenny LeaskRoss LeaskLerwick Boating Club117‑1391037
13th3428Graham LamondRachel LamondRipon SC(NSC)141141241
14th2803Glen FullartonCraig MccrackenCardwell bay sailing club10‑1614151352
15th3716Douglas HamiltonDavid WallaceLoch Tummel SC1410(DNF)141452
16th3236Ian LeesDavid HillDovestone1615916‑1756
17th2878Hugh SimpsonIain LowtherLoch Earn151715‑181562
18th3237Neill TannahillDeclan ArmstrongLoch Lomond Sailing Club17(DNF)DNF171669

Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan
Flying Fifteen Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel - photo © Graham Logan

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